misgiving

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of doubt or uncertainty; a suspicion or fear.

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Synonyms

doubt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misgiving
misgiving , grieving , chieving , reiving

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Variants

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misgiving , misgivings , misgave , misgive , misgiven , misgives

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'misgiving of the stomach', from Old English misgiefan 'to misgive, mistrust', from mis- 'mis-' + giefan 'to give'.

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Trivia

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1. Misgivings were once believed to be caused by an imbalance of humors in the body.

2. In some cultures, misgivings are seen as a sign of wisdom and caution.

3. The word misgiving is related to the word misgive, which means 'to mistrust or distrust'.

4. Misgivings can be a source of motivation, as they can lead us to question our beliefs and make better decisions.

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Related Concepts

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1. doubt: A feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in something.

2. suspicion: A feeling of distrust or doubt, often without adequate evidence.

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Culture

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Misgiving is a common emotion that is often expressed in literature and art. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character expresses misgivings about the ghost he sees, which leads him on a path of vengeance. In modern times, misgivings are often expressed about political decisions or personal relationships.

How to Memorize "misgiving"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a worried expression on their face, uncertain about a decision they have to make.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of unease or doubt that comes before making a decision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MI-SGIVING to remember the meaning: Misgivings = My Intuition Says Give It Inner Validation, Give It Importance, Give It Investigation.

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